Laura has the feel of albums made in the late 1960's. Sure there many recordings from the 1960s can still kick this albums butt, yet I'm glad to that a 21st century artist like Diego García is interested in testing his romantic id...Laura has the feel of albums made in the late 1960's. Sure there many recordings from the 1960s can still kick this albums butt, yet I'm glad to that a 21st century artist like Diego García is interested in testing his romantic ideas in this way.

You know how it is when you find something strange and unique that oddly none of your friends or family knows of, and the thing you've discovered is so strange and quirky that you're too embarrassed to ask anyone about it, and as ...You know how it is when you find something strange and unique that oddly none of your friends or family knows of, and the thing you've discovered is so strange and quirky that you're too embarrassed to ask anyone about it, and as the years pass you wonder if the whole thing was just a dream—then one day you find that thing again—you finally have proof that you're not crazy after all, but quickly you feel uncomfortable because the this thing that you found is too embarrassing to talk about? Well, this is how I feel about the album cover for Paul McCartney's "Paul Is Live".

This album takes me back to feeling of Massive Attack's "Mezzanine", which is in no way saying that "Culture of Fear" sounds old, but rather Thievery Corporation has produced a cohesive album that reads the moment so well is dest...This album takes me back to feeling of Massive Attack's "Mezzanine", which is in no way saying that "Culture of Fear" sounds old, but rather Thievery Corporation has produced a cohesive album that reads the moment so well is destined to be a classic.

TOTAL brings together the best of Joy Division and New Order under one album. I know a lot of you have done your own playlist version, but for the rest of us TOTAL is a chance to have our heads, hearts and bodies joined within th...TOTAL brings together the best of Joy Division and New Order under one album. I know a lot of you have done your own playlist version, but for the rest of us TOTAL is a chance to have our heads, hearts and bodies joined within the sound made by these two important bands.

I think what I like most about SUMMVS is that it is neither here nor there, each track feels whole, not too Alva Noto or Ryuichi Sakamoto. Its not overtly electronic or acoustic, it's not purely intellectual or purely melodic, the...I think what I like most about SUMMVS is that it is neither here nor there, each track feels whole, not too Alva Noto or Ryuichi Sakamoto. Its not overtly electronic or acoustic, it's not purely intellectual or purely melodic, the compositions seem closer to Jazz yet not at all. SUMMVS seems to be about the right touch, the right balance of a collaboration which continues to uncover it's own unique language.

The original album What's Going on is a master pice best experienced on vinyl - partly because the album is produced a sound space divided in two. The 40th Anniversary addition contains the original trax as well as a load of rare ...The original album What's Going on is a master pice best experienced on vinyl - partly because the album is produced a sound space divided in two. The 40th Anniversary addition contains the original trax as well as a load of rare songs that don't enhance the overall experience, but are a great mix of songs to put in different playlists. But before I dismiss the additional tracks as just extra, there are a few early versions from What's Going on included that are important as they highlight some of the places What's Going on could have stopped at, these versions are all delighful to listen to, but none are as lush and touching as the songs that made What's Going On a classic.

In "Director's Cut" Kate Bush re-enters the alluring treasury of her early works and creates one of the most artistically resonate albums of her career. Kate Bush music is linked to the popular history of Northern Soul, yet I hope...In "Director's Cut" Kate Bush re-enters the alluring treasury of her early works and creates one of the most artistically resonate albums of her career. Kate Bush music is linked to the popular history of Northern Soul, yet I hope that this set of songs are embrace by Jazz musicians, as each one of the compositions in this collection are classics and worthy further exportation and interpretation.

My favorite Boris album so far. I've been driving with "Attention Please" on heavy rotation for a week before this post, and I feel that I may have to mix it in with Sonic Youth and Free Kitten at some point to see what happens.

I've been waiting for a new 21st century Soul artist to emerge for some time. Over the years their have been various attempts by mostly UK artists and then Raphael Saadiq arrived and everything felt better.
p.s. I love how the...I've been waiting for a new 21st century Soul artist to emerge for some time. Over the years their have been various attempts by mostly UK artists and then Raphael Saadiq arrived and everything felt better.
p.s. I love how the voice of Little Dragon's Yukimi Nagano blends with Saadiq. Oh and Larry Graham of Graham Central Station provides a smooth vocal that makes me want more of that feel.

This Persian Funk collection from Secret Stash Records may be the start of another retro music trend. Many of the tracks the feel of a 70's spy drama soundtrack, which makes for some very cool driving experiences. The selection wo...This Persian Funk collection from Secret Stash Records may be the start of another retro music trend. Many of the tracks the feel of a 70's spy drama soundtrack, which makes for some very cool driving experiences. The selection would fit perfectly into a mix of 70 Black Exploitation, Bollywood, Cambodian Rock and African Funk. Mmmm! :)

For a while I've been eyeing The Raveonettes from afar, but always gravitating towards other bands like Gliss, Warlocks, Witch, and Zola Jesus. But then I listened to Raven In The Grave and everything changed.